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Sustainability Certification Lead
Sustainability Certification Lead
Type: Full Time Region: UK - South East Town/City: Guildford, Surrey Posted: 30/06/2026 Listed in: Sustainability Reference: 61840_1782836181
Job Location & Details
Guildford, Surrey | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving sustainability strategy within the renewable energy sector? Do you thrive at the intersection of commercial delivery, carbon markets, certification, and net-zero innovation?
Allen & York are delighted to partner with Future Biogas to recruit a Sustainability Certification Lead to join their team during an exciting period of growth.
Future Biogas specialise in anaerobic digestion, developing, owning, and operating facilities that help major corporates decarbonise through renewable gas and carbon sequestration solutions. Backed by 3i Group and with strategic partnerships (including AstraZeneca), the company shapes the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in the UK.
This is a commercially-focused sustainability leadership role offering:
- Management and development of key sustainability certification and MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) processes.
- Support for major commercial agreements and revenue opportunities.
- Collaboration across sustainability, business development, finance, operations, and compliance teams.
- Ownership of sustainability frameworks while aligning with net-zero and growth strategy.
- Line management for a small sustainability team.
- Key interface with regulators, certification bodies, auditors, consultants, and corporate stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead sustainability certification and accreditation activities, including:
- ISCC
- REGO
- RGGO
- DENA
- Achilles
- Proof of Sustainability
- Support sustainability strategy, governance, reporting, and emissions reduction targets.
- Provide technical oversight on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and GHG emissions calculations.
- Support commercial agreements and market opportunities through robust MRV processes.
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (regulators, auditors, certification bodies).
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks related to sustainability.
- Line manage a Sustainability Coordinator and Sustainability Assistant.
Requirements (About You)
We seek commercially-minded sustainability professionals with:
- Experience in renewable energy, anaerobic digestion, carbon markets, or related sectors.
- Strong understanding of sustainability certification and carbon accounting methodologies.
- Knowledge of Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) and related environmental certificate markets.
- Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and emissions modelling.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Previous experience in team leadership or mentorship.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
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About Future Biogas
Joining Future Biogas means working in a highly respected, rapidly growing business at the forefront of decarbonisation innovation. With strategic investment, ambitious growth plans, and industry-leading projects, this role enables you to contribute significantly to shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
Additional Information
For further details or a confidential discussion, contact: Thomas Herbert (Recruitment Lead) 📞 +4(0)1202 888986 ✉️ tjherbert@allen-york.com
Note: Due to anticipated high interest, candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Allen & York
Allen & York specialise in sustainable recruitment since 1993, connecting talented professionals with organisations dedicated to climate change awareness, sustainability, and inclusive, responsible workplace practices. Their mission is to help build a sustainable world for all.
Committed to inclusiveness, they welcome applications from all qualified candidates — regardless of background (ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexuality, age, or disability).
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